I Tested Famous Celebrity Brownie Recipes And Found The Best One (2024)

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Brownies are the ultimate dessert. So, in an attempt to find the absolute best, I decided to test four popular recipes: Here are their methods and how they stacked up: First up was Gordon Ramsay. He starts by beating sugar and butter together until fluffy. Add melted chocolate to that — along with flour, salt, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and eggs. Fold in a ton of dried cherries and pop it in the oven. So, were these over-the-top brownies any good? Up next, I took a trip to Flavor Town with Guy Fieri's Mexican rhubarb chocolate chunk brownies. Let that cool, then cream butter and sugar together along with some eggs. So, was this a pleasant experience, or just a bad trip? Up next was Ayesha Curry with her horchata brownies. She starts by melting down chocolate and butter. Fold in slivered almonds, then pop it in the oven. So, are horchata and brownies the perfect fusion of flavors — or was it more confusion? And last but not least it was time for me to ~bake it like Beckham~. She starts by stirring together melted butter, sugar, and cocoa powder. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, then stir until it's completely smooth. So, were these some posh brownies or what? SO WHO WON? TL;DR: If you want super fudgy brownies (and love horchata), go with Ayesha Curry's cinnamon-spiced recipe. If you're feeling wild (and want to take a trip to ~Flavor Town~), go with Guy Fieri's unexpected rhubarb-chili creation. Check out the entire taste test below: Previous recipe showdowns: What ultimate recipes should we test next? Let us know in the comments below! FAQs References

    Spoiler: Guy Fieri's recipe is WAY better than Gordon's. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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    Brownies are the ultimate dessert.

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    They're fudgy, decadent, and the go-to treat for everything from kids' sleepovers to neighborhood bake sales to office parties. But not all brownie recipes are created equal.

    So, in an attempt to find the absolute best, I decided to test four popular recipes:

    I Tested Famous Celebrity Brownie Recipes And Found The Best One (3)

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    This was my lineup:

    1. Gordon Ramsay: Because everything Gordon makes is delicious — it's a known fact! But his recipe contained a bunch of extras (like dried cherries and Pop Rocks), so I was a bit skeptical.

    2. Guy Fieri: Because his Mexican rhubarb chocolate brownies sounded like they would take me on a serious trip to Flavor Town — for better or worse.

    3. Ayesha Curry: Because her horchata brownies made with almonds, cinnamon, and rice milk seemed like something I (a serious horchata lover) would be into.

    4. Victoria Beckham: Because her recipe seemed simple, classic, and safe — and I really just wanted an excuse to say "bake it like Beckham."

    Here are their methods and how they stacked up:

    First up was Gordon Ramsay. He starts by beating sugar and butter together until fluffy.

    Add melted chocolate to that — along with flour, salt, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and eggs. Fold in a ton of dried cherries and pop it in the oven.

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    Once cooled, sprinkle with "popping candy and edible glitter or sprinkles." (Gordon's words, not mine!)

    So, were these over-the-top brownies any good?

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    Ehh. I didn't mind the Pop Rocks, but what I didn't like were the cherries. There were just way too many of them and it took away from the rich, chocolatey flavor. It was basically just dried cherries held together with a tiiiiny bit of brownie batter — which is NOT what I wanted. I guess if you love dried cherries you may like this recipe, but it just didn't work for me.

    Rating: 🍫🍫

    Get Gordon Ramsay's brownie recipe.

    Up next, I took a trip to Flavor Town with Guy Fieri's Mexican rhubarb chocolate chunk brownies.

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    He starts by making a homemade compote with rhubarb, water, and sugar. You basically just combine them all in a pot and let them cook down.

    Let that cool, then cream butter and sugar together along with some eggs.

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    Add the rhubarb compote, melted chocolate, and your dry ingredients (including an aggressive amount of chili powder). Mix in some chunks of chocolate and walnuts, then let it bake.

    So, was this a pleasant experience, or just a bad trip?

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    HECK YEAH BATMAN, IT WAS GOOD!! (Sorry — just channeling my inner Guy.) These brownies were surprisingly delicious, and the chili powder was super subtle and added just the tiniest bit of heat. The rhubarb not only gave them a nice tart flavor, but it made them super fudgy and kept them moist. I'll admit, the recipe seemed super strange, but it was actually delicious. I'm a fan. 🔥

    Rating: 🍫🍫🍫🍫

    Get Guy Fieri's brownie recipe.

    Up next was Ayesha Curry with her horchata brownies. She starts by melting down chocolate and butter.

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    Add eggs and vanilla extract — then flour, cinnamon, and salt.

    Fold in slivered almonds, then pop it in the oven.

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    As it bakes, make a simple glaze with rice milk, cinnamon, rum, and powdered sugar. Once the brownies are cooled, pour it over and let it set.

    So, are horchata and brownies the perfect fusion of flavors — or was it more confusion?

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    These were a perfect flavor fusion — they were legit so good! The subtle almond flavor and pleasant warmth of the cinnamon made it taste like a delicious holiday treat. It was rich, warming, and intensely chocolaty. The glaze was a tad too sweet for me, but I really didn't mind it because they were just that good. Tens, tens across the board for these babies!

    Rating: 🍫🍫🍫🍫

    Get Ayesha Curry's brownie recipe.

    And last but not least it was time for me to ~bake it like Beckham~. She starts by stirring together melted butter, sugar, and cocoa powder.

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    Then add eggs and vanilla.

    Add flour, baking powder, and salt, then stir until it's completely smooth.

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    Transfer to a pan and bake — it's that easy!

    So, were these some posh brownies or what?

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    TBH, they were not. They certainly weren't bad, but they were super cakey and a tad too dry. They looked really beautiful — like a textbook brownie — but the flavor and texture just didn't wow me. Maybe a little ~spice~ would have helped them?

    Rating: 🍫🍫

    Get Victoria Beckham's brownie recipe.

    SO WHO WON?

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    THE WINNER: Ayesha Curry

    These horchata brownies were fudgy, rich, and loaded with chocolate. The cinnamon and almonds gave them a ton of flavor and took things to a whole new level. Would 100% make again. Get the recipe.

    SECOND PLACE: Guy Fieri

    Although I was skeptical about these, they actually turned out to be pretty darn good. The rhubarb and chili powder gave them a pop of unexpected flavor that wasn't overwhelming — and it also kept them super moist. Get the recipe.

    THIRD PLACE: Gordon Ramsay

    These brownies were a bit of a hot mess. They had a lot going on and looked kinda like a child's project. The brownie batter itself was delicious, but the dried cherries were overpowering and there were too many of them. Get the recipe.

    FOURTH PLACE: Victoria Beckham

    These brownies weren't bad, they just weren't very good. The texture was too cakey, and they were too dry for my taste. Although I did like the aggressive salt level, the chocolate flavor was too weak and just didn't cut it for me. Get the recipe.

    TL;DR: If you want super fudgy brownies (and love horchata), go with Ayesha Curry's cinnamon-spiced recipe. If you're feeling wild (and want to take a trip to ~Flavor Town~), go with Guy Fieri's unexpected rhubarb-chili creation.

    Check out the entire taste test below:

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    I Tested Famous Celebrity Brownie Recipes And Found The Best One (2024)

    FAQs

    What are Katharine Hepburn brownies? ›

    The brownies are made with unsweetened chocolate, which is also known as baking, plain or bitter chocolate. It is chocolate in its rawest form and this means that unsweetened chocolate is just ground cocoa nibs that have been refined and contain between 50-55% cocoa butter (cacao fat).

    Which brownie is good? ›

    Walnut brownie: This is a classic brownie that is loved all over the world, so it's no surprise that Theobroma's walnut brownie is a bestseller across India as well.

    Where was the worlds first brownie? ›

    Specifically at the direction of Bertha Palmer to be served at the Columbian Exposition World's Fair in 1893, the brownie was created in the Palmer House Kitchen in the late 19th century.

    How did the food brownies get their name? ›

    Brownies are thought to be of US origin, the name derived from their color (brown) and from the mythical pixie-like characters common in children's stories from the same time period. One story suggests that brownies were invented at the Palmer House in Chicago in 1892.

    What is a Little Debbie brownie? ›

    Chewy 4 oz. chocolatey brownie topped with a chocolatey frosting and color candy coated chocolate pieces. The Little Debbie® Vending Cosmic Brownie is a chewy 4 oz brownie topped with chocolatey icing then sprinkled with colorful candy-coated pieces to make it simply out of this world!

    Why are they called blonde brownies? ›

    They're called blondies because they lack the brown cocoa powder of brownies. They're blonde with vanilla and brown sugar, not brown.

    What is a royal brownie? ›

    Royal brownies are sweet and full of cocoa, sugar, and applesauce. These brownies come out smooth and fudgy and you can add walnuts for some additional texture.

    What is the most expensive brownie? ›

    The Most Expensive Chocolate Brownie, the Brownie Extraordinaire, can be found in the Crystal Menu of Brulee in Atlantic City, NJ. It costs $1,000.

    What is a fun fact about brownies? ›

    The first officially documented brownies were made in Chicago for a ladies' fair luncheon in the late 1800s. The event chefs were asked to invent a new dessert that could be included in the boxed lunches at the events. These brownies were decorated with an apricot glaze and a layer of walnuts.

    What is a brownie in slang? ›

    (ethnic slur, offensive) A person of Arab, Indian or Hispanic descent. Sometimes used for a Native American or Pacific Islander.

    What is a brownie fairy? ›

    brownie, in English and Scottish folklore, a small, industrious fairy or hobgoblin believed to inhabit houses and barns. Rarely seen, he was often heard at night, cleaning and doing housework; he also sometimes mischievously disarranged rooms.

    What is the new name for brownies? ›

    11, the organization announced Brownies will now be called Embers. Embers is the program for seven and eight-year-old girls. Parents whose kids are in Girl Guides received an email explaining the change.

    What do they call brownies in England? ›

    In the United Kingdom, Brownies were originally called Rosebuds. Rosebuds was started in 1914 and was originally for girls aged 8–11. Rosebuds was renamed to Brownies in 1915.

    What name replaced brownies? ›

    Canada Girl Guides renamed Brownies, new name Embers meant to be more inclusive The new name, Embers, was approved overwhelmingly by members and is meant to be more inclusive. Past and present Girl Guides said the old name caused harm and even prevented or delayed their joining.

    Why are brownie fairies called brownies? ›

    They received their name from the fact that they are usually described as brown-skinned and completely covered in hair. In the earliest traditions, brownies are either the same size as humans or sometimes larger, but, in later accounts, they are described as "small, wizened, and shaggy".

    What is the movie brownies about? ›

    After enduring heartbreak, a woman with a passion for baking brownies must choose between seeing someone new or getting back with her scheming ex.

    What is in brownies on the moon? ›

    Description. The most delicious brownies are combined with premium high-quality chocolate cream and vanilla ice cream to give you an experience that is out of this world!

    Why did brownies change name? ›

    The Brownies branch of the Girl Guides of Canada will now be known as Embers, which will use this crest, pictured Jan. 9. The Girl Guides of Canada has renamed its Brownies branch after current and former members said the name caused them harm and prevented or delayed their decision to join.

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